The elderly man giving the speech on stage was a renowned folklorist and a lifetime professor at Humboldt University in Berlin, as well as the head of the jury for this competition.
For scholars studying traditional folklore, it's normal to have connections with such organizations, because in the eyes of scholars, these organizations are living inheritors of folklore, able to excavate a wealth of useful knowledge.
For these organizations, establishing good relationships with these scholars also helps solve many problems they encounter, aiding in resolving their own series of issues.
According to the information Leonard Ethan received, the Golden Dawn actually had several advisors of this scholarly status. Professional issues in this area were resolved with their help.
The old man currently on the stage wasn't an advisor to any organization, but acted as a neutral scholar. This was why he was able to serve as a judge this time.
